CAN News
Half Way To The Summit CAN Registration Open!
Mar. 4, 2024—Every year, the College Autism Network, supported by the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, hosts the annual College Autism Summit. We are now halfway to the 2024 College Autism Summit, which means it’s time for the Halfway to the Summit workshop! Join us for two virtual half-day professional learning opportunities offering an in-depth exploration...
College Autism Network Releases New Video Describing Their Work
Feb. 2, 2024—Our friends at the College Autism Network, which is supported by the Frist Center, have released an informational video allowing the public an inside view of the work of the network, the benefits, and the sensational yearly College Autism Summit. As the home of CAN, the Frist Center is so proud of the work of...
College Autism Summit Returns to Nashville for Biggest Summit Yet!
Oct. 30, 2023—The College Autism Network returned this year to Vanderbilt University’s Student Life Center for the largest summit yet, the 7th College Autism Summit, with the theme ‘Finding a Balance.’ The College Autism Summit gathers nationwide educators, researchers, advocates, and other professionals together to discuss tensions and opportunities in the college autism space over three days in October. This...
College Autism Summit Returning to Vanderbilt University October 18-20 2023
Sep. 30, 2023— We are so proud to be the home of the College Autism Network and so happy to announce the return of the College Autism Summit to the Student Life Center at Vanderbilt University from October 18-20. In just two and a half weeks, we will join scholars, practitioners, administrators, employers, and self-advocates to discuss evidence-driven strategies that help...
College Autism Summit Launching Webinar and Training Series for Developing New Autism Support Initiatives on Campus
Apr. 29, 2023—The College Autism Network is very pleased to announce a webinar series designed for higher ed professionals who are starting a new initiative or program on their campus. “Square One: Launching a Campus-Based Autism Support Initiative”. Square One is a three-part virtual instructional series for higher education professionals interested in launching a campus program or initiative...
Project PEACES Receives Prestigious Spencer Foundation Grant
Apr. 5, 2023—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation extends the warmest congratulations to Brad Cox, Associate Professor of Higher Education at Florida State University, and Brett Nachman, Assistant Professor of adult and lifelong learning in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, whose team has been awarded the prestigious Spencer Foundation...
Frist Center to Host 2022 Autism Summit – Register Today!
Aug. 27, 2022—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is pleased to announce that this year’s College Autism Summit will be hosted at Vanderbilt University from 12th – 14th October. The College Autism Summit is organized by the College Autism Network, a collection of researchers, colleges, self-advocates, and other stakeholders engaged in evidence-guided efforts to improve access,...
New Foothills Academy professional development for higher ed staff
May. 10, 2022—The College Autism Network announces the launch of a new professional webinar series called Foothills Academy. Foothills Academy webinars are professional development opportunities for higher education staff and faculty to explore practices and strategies to support autistic and other neurodivergent students. The first Foothills Academy webinar will be on June 1, 2022, at 2:30-4:00pm Central...